Chinese delegation tours Frederick airport

August 31, 2017

FREDERICK, Md. — Frederick Municipal Airport’s general aviation business model proved educational for a delegation from China on July 25.

Frederick Municipal Airport hosted a delegation from Chengde, China, on July 25. The group wanted to learn more about how general aviation works in the United States, according to a news release from the City of Frederick.
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Submitted photoA delegation from Chengde, China, visited the Frederick Municipal Airport to learn more about general aviation in the United States.

e group wanted to gain a better understanding of airport management, facility development, project financing, business development and the role of local government.

The delegation toured the air traffic control tower and learned how FDK enables the smooth flow of aircraft into nearby commercial service airports by easing congestion and thus fulfilling its role as a reliever airport, according to Johnson.
“This was a great opportunity to show how general aviation airports drive economic activity and provide incredible benefit to a community beyond transportation,” Johnson said.